Chris Walker
About Chris Walker
Chris Walker serves as the Deputy CFO at illion, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in finance and accounting, with previous roles at Close Brothers, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Lehman Brothers.
Current Role at Illion
Chris Walker serves as the Deputy CFO at Illion, a position he has held since 2021. He is based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing financial operations and strategic financial planning within the organization.
Previous Experience at Illion
Before becoming Deputy CFO, Chris Walker worked at Illion as the General Manager of Finance from 2016 to 2021. During his five years in this role, he managed financial strategies and operations, contributing to the company's financial health and compliance.
Education and Qualifications
Chris Walker achieved his Chartered Accountant designation from 1997 to 2000. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Geography from the University of Liverpool, which he studied from 1994 to 1997. His educational background supports his expertise in finance and accounting.
Career History in Finance
Chris Walker has extensive experience in the finance sector. He worked at Close Brothers as Head of Finance for one year in 2014 to 2015 and served as Financial Controller at Close Brothers Asset Management from 2010 to 2014. His earlier roles include Manager - Business Assurance at PricewaterhouseCoopers from 1997 to 2002 and Vice President - Mortgage Capital at Lehman Brothers from 2006 to 2010.